TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- For some members of Alabama's 2012 signing class, success came swiftly.T.J. Yeldon burst onto the scene in the season opener against Michigan, becoming the first player in school history to rush for 100 yards in his debut.

NEWTON, Mass. -- When trying to upset a top-25 team on your home floor, there are certain things you just can't do:
You can't take bad shots, heaving up deep 3s like you're playing "NBA Jam" and a hot spot just appeared beneath your feet.